The
San Diego Coaches Association has been really good to us this year. In the
past, getting information out of San Diego has been like pulling teeth, but this
year, we've gotten a slew of league and team capsule preview from our friends
down south. While the Eastern League of the City Conference is a blend of
mostly D-I, II and III teams, the Western League is filled with mostly Division
III and IV teams, and one D-II (Hoover). We probably know the least about
this league, other than the fact that El Cajon Christian is going to be a lot
different given all of the guys who transferred out. What follows
are previews and predictions from the Coaches' Assn. (no these picks are not
ours), including some
pre-season picks for MVP and All-League players. Teams are listed in the
order of finish; again these are the Coaches' Association's picks, so if you
don't like them, blame them, not us.

Head Coach: Chris
Burns (3rd Year)Last year’s record: 10 – 16 (4 – 6, tied for 4th)Last year’s playoffs: Lost in quarterfinals.Key players: Mark Banks (Sr, 5’08"), Jerrett Harris (Sr, 6’01"), Chris
Jones (Sr, 6’03"), Robert White (Sr, 6’05")Losses to overcome: Moses Coleman (graduation), Franklin Egypt
(graduation)Summary:
The improved Colts have enough talent to make a run at the league title. Banks
and Harris form arguably the best backcourt in the league, and the addition of
White should open things up offensively for Crawford.

Head Coach: Dion
Moore (3rd Year)Last year’s record: 8 – 20 (5 – 5, 3rd)Last year’s playoffs: Lost in 1st round.Key players: Kenneth Maye (Jr, 5’10"), Wahid Abdi (Jr, 5’10")Losses to overcome: Robert White (transferred to Crawford), Tyrell Spain
(graduation), Fernando Forde (transferred to Baltimore)Summary:
The Cardinals should make some noise in the league with talented point guard,
Maye, who can put the ball in the basket. Not much size up front, but league
overall lacks size.

Summary: Huge
question marks surround the Patriots as the defending league champs start over
with new players and a new coach. A lot depends on who comes out to play off the
football field. If Singleton and Allen play, then Christian could surprise some
league opponents.